You've received a tenant application, and your agent has run them through a screening company. Credit check, background check, reference check—all completed, all good. Should you approve the tenancy? Not so fast.

This year's brought seismic changes to the PRS. The Renters' Rights Act is reshaping how we operate. MTD is now live. New compliance frameworks are rolling out monthly. In times like these, landlords need solid expertise more than ever. Yet we still hear the same myths about lettings agents and honestly, they're costing landlords real money.

August does not have to be a quiet month for your property search. With the right financial preparation and viewing strategy, summer buyers can uncover opportunities others may miss.

Rental growth has eased, but tenants are still searching carefully and landlords need to stay on top of pricing, compliance and property standards as the summer moving season continues.